Granny Yang's face was extremely pale, as if all the color had been drained from her, so gloomy it could drip water.
At this moment, she no longer cared what others thought of her; she was determined to fight her eldest son to the end.
“Wenjing, how can you abandon me now? How can you face your deceased father? Don’t forget what you promised him.”
Granny Yang steeled her heart and brought up her deceased husband.
"Grandma, stop threatening my father with the old man. My father has already done more than enough for you." Xiao Jingchuan interrupted Granny Yang sharply. His father's biological father was someone else. Even though the old man had treated his father well, his father had already paid back everything he owed.
“Sister-in-law, there’s no point in bringing up the past. There aren’t many filial children like Wenjing anymore. You should cherish him.”
Deng Chengen couldn't help but retort. He hated people like Granny Yang the most; she really was taking advantage of others and then acting innocent.
Granny Yang was trembling with rage. She didn't dare to blame Deng Chengen, so she pointed at Xiao Jingchuan and cursed, "Well, you two are heartless bastards! I raised you for so many years, and you've raised two ingrates!"
Xiao Jingchuan snorted coldly, "Grandma, ask yourself honestly, how has my father treated you all these years? And how have you treated us? To put it bluntly, we don't owe you anything, and you have no right to insult us."
Grandma Yang was speechless for a moment. She knew perfectly well that her eldest son's family had indeed treated her very well over the years, but her eldest son was not her biological son. What use was his filial piety?
When the atmosphere became tense, Xiao Wenjing spoke in a gentle tone: "Mother, let bygones be bygones. I will still take care of you in the future, but please don't interfere in our family's affairs anymore."
"You ungrateful wretch, are you trying to force me to my death?" Granny Yang roared angrily, as five taels of silver a year was simply not enough to live on.
Since they've brought the old village chief here, she'll fight them to the bitter end.
"Mother, it's not that your son is forcing you to your death, but that you want to force me to my death."
Xiao Wenjing was both angry and aggrieved. He couldn't help but pound his chest a few times, as if that would release his frustration.
He simply couldn't understand why his mother treated him this way. He had always believed that as long as he worked hard, his mother would see his good qualities.
But now it seems that it was just wishful thinking on his part.
Could it be that he's not her biological son? Otherwise, how can you explain her mother's obvious favoritism towards her younger brother?
Once the thought appeared, it grew wildly like weeds, becoming uncontrollable for him.
“Mother, you are pressuring me so much that I can’t help but doubt whether I am really your biological child. If I am your biological child, how could you bear to watch my Chuan’er become a living dead? If I am your biological child, how could you bear to treat me like a farmhand? If I am your biological child, how could you bear to marry my eldest daughter to a widower with a child?”
Shen Yunsheng and his wife exchanged a knowing glance. Their father had finally lost his temper; perhaps venting would make him feel better.
Granny Yang looked away guiltily, not daring to look her eldest son in the eye. "I... of course I'm your biological mother."
Xiao Wenjing's eyes were red, and her voice was choked with sobs, "Then why are you so biased?"
Granny Yang opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say.
At this moment, Deng Chengen stepped in to smooth things over, saying, "Wenjing, your mother might be blinded by greed. Don't take it to heart. Just live a good life from now on, and if you have any difficulties, tell everyone."
Xiao Wenjing nodded. "Thank you, Uncle Village Chief."
Granny Yang dared not cause any more trouble. If her eldest son's true identity could not be hidden, she and her second son's family would all die.
Xiao Jingchuan looked at Granny Yang with a meaningful gaze. Her father's background had always been Granny Yang's weakness. Today was just the beginning, and he would slowly play along with her.
“Grandpa Village Chief, the old lady keeps causing trouble every few days. I really can’t stand it anymore. I would like to ask you to be my witness. If she continues to make trouble unreasonably, I will have the marriage arranged through the proper channels.”
“Okay, I’ll be your witness.” Deng Chengen patted Xiao Jingchuan on the shoulder.
When Granny Yang heard this, she panicked. She didn't want to sever ties with her eldest son's family, as she was counting on him to support her in her old age.
"Chuan'er, I know I was wrong. I won't cause trouble anymore. Please don't cut ties with me," Granny Yang pleaded with Xiao Jingchuan, crying.
Xiao Jingchuan remained unmoved. "You always say you know you're wrong, but you've never changed. This time, I won't believe you anymore."
"Chuan'er, please forgive me this time. I promise I will never be biased again," Granny Yang pleaded again.
Looking at Granny Yang, who was in tears, Xiao Wenjing felt a pang of pity. After all, she was his own mother, and he didn't want to be too harsh.
“Mother, I’m giving you one more chance. If you continue to be unreasonable, even if Chuan’er keeps kissing you, your son will stay away from you,” Xiao Wenjing said sternly.
Grandma Yang nodded repeatedly, "I will definitely change, I will definitely change."
Xiao Jingchuan sneered. His father had finally softened. Yang Pozi was the kind of person who would never repent. When her scheme failed, she would use the guise of family ties to blackmail his father.
"Grandma, since you're willing to change, I'll give you a chance. But if you bully my wife for no reason, don't blame me for turning ruthless."
Xiao Jingchuan gave Granny Yang a sharp look. Seeing that Granny Yang didn't speak, he added, "As for my younger sister's marriage, you don't need to worry about it."
Although Granny Yang was unwilling, she had no choice but to agree. She knew that if she continued to make trouble, she might even lose her eldest son.
Seeing this, Deng Chengen advised, "Jingchuan, the elderly are like children. We, as the younger generation, should be more tolerant. Harmony in the family is the foundation of everything!"
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